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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.62, 33.78 and 24.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.62, 33.78 and 24.10 is: 33.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.62 : 33.78 = 24.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.62/33.78 = 24.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.62x = 33.78 × 24.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.62x = 814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.10/24.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.07

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